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What causes a staph infection in your nose?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

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Colonization: Staphylococcus aureus colonizes the nares of about 25% of normal people. Any minor trauma inside the nose, like pulling out a hair, can cause an infection of the nose.

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Answered 1/28/2020

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A member asked:

What causes a staph infection in your nose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ein answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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